Browse these resources to find videos, articles, and books that will help you learn about the difference between fear and anxiety, the various types of anxiety disorders that affect kids and teens, and how they are treated.
Attack Your Anxiety Booklist – Attack that anxiety right back and put it in its place with some of these great books for kids, tweens, and teens.
Quick Guide to Anxiety in Children – From the Child Mind Institute, this article provides an excellent overview of anxiety and its symptoms, different anxiety disorders affecting children, and treatment.
Anxiety in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment – From the Cleveland Clinic, this article discusses, phobias, social anxiety, separation anxiety, and panic disorder in children. It provides basic information about management and treatment, as well as other factors for adults to be aware of, such as prognosis and complications.
Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety – This video from Kids Health gives parents and caregivers some simple strategies for connecting with their kids and helping them to manage their anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children – This article from MedlinePlus provides parents and caregivers with a basic overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in children.
Separation Anxiety in Children – This article from MedlinePlus provides parents and caregivers with a basic overview why children experience separation anxiety and how it is treated.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children and Teens – Learn about the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the treatments used to help kids and teens who have OCD.
Social Anxiety – From Teens Health, this article explains what social anxiety disorder is and how it is treated.
Fears and Phobias in Children: How Parents Can Help – From Healthy Children, this article explains the difference between fears and phobias, discusses different types of phobias children may have, and helps adults decide when to see professional help for their child.
Five Ways to Cope with Anxiety – The strategies in this article from Teens Health will help kids and teens handle their anxiety in the moment and reduce it in the long run.
How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Child and Their Pediatrician – Maintaining mental wellness is important for children of all ages. This article from Healthy Children shares strategies for parents and caregivers to check in with kids and teens and also gives tips about how to talk to your family's pediatrician about mental health concerns.
What Does Anxiety Feel Like in Your Body? – In this short video for kids and their grown-ups, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, a psychologist featured on Parent TV, explains where anxiety comes from, why it’s not all bad, and how to challenge the alarm response in the anxious brain. Looking for more ParentTV? Click here and log in with your library card!
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